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I am working on installing Icon 2” front leaf hangers and rear 4” blocks and new ATS longer rear u-bolts. I got the fronts installed but had hell getting the driver side spring pack to pop into the center bolt spring perch hole. I tried ratchet straps, jacks and nothing would get it closer than 1” from popping in. I backed her out of the carport and latched on the axle with a big strap and chain to my Kubota and got in the Ex and romped it in reverse a few times and she finally popped in! I have some holes to fill in my driveway now...
I had to remove my front brush guard to get to the hanger bolts inside the ends of the frame. I have her locked and loaded ready to jerk the spring center bolt onto the perch hole.
Twitch, I really like how you color matched the switch mounting plate, most others leave them the original color that matches the rockers, I like yours much better and will be doing the same with mine eventually.
i don't know if you can make West Memphis AR on your way to/from MD/TX but this campground, Tom Sawyer RV Park is pretty darned nice! It's super quiet and right on the Mississippi River which offers nearly non-stop river traffic to watch. These shots are right from our camp site about 100' from the river.
This tug was doing some serious work, must have been a V-10.
This is one of the paddle wheeler cruisers that folks can take week long trips on.
Started pulling the old worn out springs in preparation for my new x/b's which will be here this week. Front springs were so shot they were arched the wrong way with the weight on them. Also popped in a new radiator yesterday, installed the Hellwig rear anti sway bar and some Hawk brake pads. Found a pin seized in place on the left rear caliper so grabbed a new one of those with new hardware from NAPA. https://photos.app.goo.gl/RhN66Ex6jGc6ygnB2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/yEjVUd224kRKhTwR2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/pojhkEAhFb2ukfV03
I was asking about the torque wrench, at least they should replace that free of charge.
The Craftsman brand is not like Craftsman back several years ago, when they had a great warranty. It is a 1/2" Craftsman Digi-Click, and according to their website, it is warranted for only 1 year. I just looked up my order, and I have actually had it for about 2 years now (wow, time flies). So I'm SOL.
Replaced drag link, serpentine belt, and installed front V codes. Still need to torque down the U bolts, my almost new torque wrench broke…
Yesterday also replaced trans fluid (just pan drop), flushed brake fluid, replaced PCV valve. Torqued the U-bolts with an Auto Zone rental... Now it's at the shop getting an alignment.
The Craftsman brand is not like Craftsman back several years ago, when they had a great warranty. It is a 1/2" Craftsman Digi-Click, and according to their website, it is warranted for only 1 year. I just looked up my order, and I have actually had it for about 2 years now (wow, time flies). So I'm SOL.
Damn, did not know their warranty had changed. guess i am done buying craftsman....
Damn, did not know their warranty had changed. guess i am done buying craftsman....
yea... I've been pretty done with Craftsman since they switched most of their manufacturing to china and stopped warrantying their tools.
harbor freight still warranties their torque wrenches (not the calibration) for life. If you're buying unreliable chinesium, might as well buy it cheaper, and with a lifetime warranty.
it's amazing how much ubolts stretch.. after only a 10 mile test drive the other day, i was able to get another 1/3-1/2 turn + on each new ubolt nut on my front axle.
how much do they stretch, and how many times do i need to retorque them?
I've replaced springs on the front of the e99 F350 tow beast twice now. ATS recommends a re-torque after 100 miles IIRC. I have had to re-torque twice after each replacement to get them back to ATS's torque spec.
I've replaced springs on the front of the e99 F350 tow beast twice now. ATS recommends a re-torque after 100 miles IIRC. I have had to re-torque twice after each replacement to get them back to ATS's torque spec.
good to know, it will get another 100ish miles on it tomorrow, 50ish before alignment so i plan to check/snug them up if needed before it goes in
i dont think 305 is a 35 inch tire, i think its a 315. at least it was on a chevy i had with 16 inch wheels and they still didnt seem as big as a real 35
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